The end of the world and all the mystery’s that surround it has been the topic of conversation for years. But more recently the conversations have been focused on the thoughts of the Mayan prophecy ‘2012’. With the speculation surrounding the 2012 end of the world theory, WCJ spoke with students at Western Carolina University […]
End of the world prophecies duped
By Marysa Burchett and Ben Haines The sun sets and the day ends. The sun rises yet again to start a new day. Leaves fall, plants die, and seasons change. Winter eventually turns to spring. This is a reoccurring cycle in our lives. A fear that has also been reoccurring is the Mayan prediction of […]
Looking forward: Janae’ McKinney on her life and basketball
For redshirt senior Janae’ McKinney, basketball has been a part of her life from a young age. She grew up playing pick-up games at the local Boy’s and Girl’s Club and the game stuck. McKinney said she faced a lot of challenges being a female basketball player. “Basketball, for a female to want to come […]
Republican control of North Carolina is scary for many
This election cycle was very successful for Republicans in North Carolina unlike the one on the national level. Starting in 2013, North Carolina GOP will have control over all three branches of the government, which has never happened before, and some people are not very optimistic. “Well I believe most people are just happy the negative campaign ads are […]
WCU students and faculty excitedly awaits release of “The Hobbit”
Most of the world at one point or another has encountered the wonder that is The Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you have not seen the movies, or read the books, I would encourage you to stop reading this article this instant and invest in something so worthwhile that you will most likely be […]
WCU Night was a success in Dillsboro
WCU Night at the 29th annual Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries was a great success. The town was filled with WCU faculty, staff and students last Friday night, Dec. 7, like it’s never before. According to Lisa Potts, co-owner of Nancy Tut’s Christmas shop and co-president of the Dillsboro Merchants Association the night was very successful. […]





